ONE Championship crowns its first Women’s Strawweight World Champion
The 20‑January bout at Jakarta’s Convention Center was a fireworks display of grit and grind, and the crowd was roaring when “The Panda” finally clinched the crown.
What went down in the ring
Xiong jumped in with textbook speed, pushing Teo “No Chill” onto the back foot.
Her hand‑on‑hand game pulled Teo to the mat early on, but the China Open BJJ champ ain’t giving up.
While Teo stared at potential submissions, Xiong stayed active—threatening from behind, then pulling back on her feet to keep those punches coming.
Teo’s offense tired as the rounds progressed. Xiong, on the other hand, kept that “breathless pace” alive and let her power do the talking.
In round two, “The Panda” landed forceful punches and knees. She swooped Teo into grappling—again, a clear takeover.
Highlights to remember
– Speed & power proved a lethal combo.- Xiong maintained relentless pressure, a hallmark of a true champion.- Teo’s bravado faded when the sweat got real; Xiong seized the moment.
Final thoughts
Xiong Jing Nan’s win wasn’t just a fight— it was a statement. From the first jab to the final bell, she bulldozed through the heckling crowd and the competition. Her crisp conditioning, fierce striking, and no‑quit attitude carved out a place in ONE Championship history. The title belt will now ride on the shoulders of “The Panda,” a new icon for women’s combat sports.
When The Panda Swung the China Flag
Round 1 & 2 – Teo’s “No Chill” Chills Out
- Teo fires a flurry of strikes, but the power’s gone.
- Xiong counters, using her athleticism to keep the momentum in her favor.
- When the round ends, Teo looks a little drained—no surprise for a first‑time contender.
Round 3 – The Flipping Finish
- Xiong drags Teo to the mat, then goes for a back‑transition.
- It seemed like a tap‑out could be on the horizon.
- But with referee Olivier Coste in close quarters, Teo squeaks out a flash‑of‑hope and pushes the bout into the championship rounds.
Round 4 – The Turning Point
- Teo bags more hits through the middle of the round, holding on to her fight drive.
- Suddenly Xiong lands a slick left headkick.
- She follows up with a rapid punch storm that finally makes Teo hit the canvas.
- Coste dives in at 2:17 of round four and ends the fight with a TKO.
Aftermath – The Record Shifts
Xiong’s win pumps her standing to 14‑1, giving her the title of one original champion in ONE history: the first-ever Women’s Strawweight World Champion and the first champion to fly the China flag in the cage.
Meanwhile, Teo’s 7‑1 record now includes her first professional defeat. “No Chill” puts the focus on the monumental task ahead for anyone trying to dethrone the elephant of the straw‑weight division.
What It Means for 2018
After a display of raw power, solid conditioning, and relentless grit, Xiong’s victory signals that you’re going to need a preacher’s energy if you want to knock the champion off her pedestal.
